Distance From Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chennai International Airport, CLT - MAA Distance

The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 8884 miles or 14297 kilometers or 7715 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Charlotte ( United States ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Charlotte and Chennai takes around 20 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, United States to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 20 hours 25 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CLT - MAA

Kilometers		14297 km
Statute Miles		8884 miles
Nautical Miles		7715 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 25 minutes

Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - CLT to MAA Flight Path

Location of Charlotte Douglas International Airport & Chennai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Charlotte to Chennai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Charlotte, United States and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CLT - MAA

Time difference between Charlotte (United States) and Chennai (India) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Charlotte.

Location	Local Time
Charlotte (United States)	2025-12-16, 15:37:21 EST
Chennai (India)	2025-12-17, 02:07:21 IST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT / KCLT) Charlotte, United States

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India